Bacterial Infections
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Beyond the Rapid Test: Automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detection of Legionella and Streptococcus pneumoniae
As pneumonia diagnostics evolve, the focus is shifting toward faster, more accurate, and actionable testing
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Discovery of Noma-Linked Bacteria Opens Path to Early Diagnosis and Prevention
Despite being formally classified as a neglected tropical disease, noma’s underlying cause has remained poorly understood
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Researchers Find Chemical Solution for Tackling Antibiotic Resistance
The discovery could be used to help manage with hard-to-treat bacterial infections in humans
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A New Way to Diagnose Deadly Lung Infections and Save Lives
Researchers at UC San Francisco have devised a method to identify pneumonia—using both genetic information and AI—that could curb the overuse of antibiotics
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Amid Climbing TB Cases, Researchers Identify the Pathogen’s ‘Heartbeat,’ Paving the Way for New Therapies
Discovery of a vital molecular system inside the tuberculosis bacterium could lead to new, more effective drugs against the deadly disease
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New Rapid Test to Detect CTX-M Enzymes Now FDA-cleared
Rapid test provides another armament for microbiology laboratories to fight superbugs
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Improving C. difficile Diagnosis: Why Two-Step Algorithm Testing Makes a Difference
The two-step algorithm for C. diff improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces unnecessary treatments, supports antimicrobial stewardship, and helps avoid overdiagnosis-related penalties
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Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections
The results could spur more rigorous preventive measures that stop hidden spread of the disease
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Inflammatix Receives FDA Clearance for First-in-Class TriVerity™ Test
First and only molecular blood test that can both identify bacterial and viral infections and assess need for critical care
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Researchers Develop a Simple Lab-Free Test to Detect Bacteria in Fluids from Water to Urine
Novel use of bacteriophages powers the new test for the presence of bacteria such as E. coli
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Scientists May Have Discovered Important Step in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but now researchers have decoded part of the bacteria's defense mechanism
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Bacterial Pathogen Shows Alarming Resistance to Common Cleaners, Chemists Discover
Study also identifies biocides that work well against Psedomonas aeruginosa
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